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Shuts off after a couple minutes of use

Sounds like it is stopped up. The vac gets overheated and the thermal switch does its job. Check suction from the hose and see what you get. If good then check the brush housing for a clog. ...
Dirt Devil M086700 Vision Bagless Upright Vacuum

I was cleaning my carpet using my hoover steamvac ls. I had already changed the water 3 times. The last time, the water ran out and I kept running it for a couple of minutes trying to **** up some of the water off the carpet when it just shut down. I check the breaker and the outlet and they were OK. Checked my manual for troubleshooting; couldn't find an answer there. Do you think I burned the motor up (I didn't smell anything) or will I have to send it in for repair? When I clicked on your web

(1) take the tank off and reassemble to assure you sealed to the lower handle.\015\012(2) the water feed has nothing to do with the motor or electrical, purely mechanical.\015\012Hoover web site is free, no cost. ...
Hoover SteamVac Carpet/Upholstery Deep Cleaner Vacuum

I bought a roomba pro elite robotic floorvac at a tag sale from an elderly couple who apparently used this vac very little as it was very clean and she had never even used it enough to use the extra filters that came with it, she said it was just too much for her to bend down to work it or move it. i suspect she stored it but kept the battery in it. after charging it, it powers up and sings a little tune, but then shuts off. i cleaned everything, including the sensors. it still shuts off, do you

It runs for a couple of minutes shuts off then restarts 30 seconds later runs a couple of minutes and does this over and over

Most vacuum motors are protected from overheating by a thermal switch that resets after cooling down. Check for blockage in the hose,\015\012power head or a full bag that would block cooling air from cooling the motor.\015\012\015\ ...
Tristar Vacuums

Nutone Model CV353; runs for several minutes and then shuts off. After a couple of hours I can turn on again, but again only last a couple of minutes. Possible relay problem?

Check the filter. If it's dirty, thoroughly rinse it in cool water, then let it thoroughly dry before using. If you don't have an extra filter to use during this time, you should get one.\015\012It could also be a clogged hose or pipe. These ...
Broan-NuTone CV353 Central Vacuum

Have a Centralux Aerus about 5 years old. Don't see a model number. There is suction but beater brush quit working. Was using for a few minutes, shut it off for a few minutes, turned it back on and suction only. Tried the reset button also. Tried the sidekick attachment and it works fine. There was no smell like something was hot. Belt is fine. Are there any fuses or anything else to try? This vacuum cleaner has not really been used that much, it is hard to believe the motor would need replaced

There probably is a loose wire in the handle near the switch or a wire off near the swivel elbow near the vac power head. With the right fastener tool to remove some screws you can fix it yourself ...
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My eureka optima vacuum shuts off after 5 minutes of use, the brush still spins, but no suction. If I wait 30 minutes, it will work again, for 5 minutes.

Dyson DC07 shuts down after 5-10 minutes of use and horrible suction!

I have had this problem on two dysons and have solved it by replacing the so called lifetime pre-filter. The problem is not the washable blue sponge but the material gauze filter in the plastic surround. \015\012\015\012To see if this i ...
Dyson DC07 Animal Bagless Upright Cyclonic Vacuum

Last year my wife and I bought a new Dirt Devil Reaction All Surface vaccuum cleaner to replace the older Platinum Force. After using it a couple of times the new one gets clogged with dog hair easily and shuts down. I cleaned it out completely including the hepa filter but it will not handle the dog hair. The old one never had a problem and still works. We went back to using the old vaccuum cleaner because we can not find the receipt and had not registered the new one and are stuck with a new 1

Greetings jettin_us,\015\012\015\012Normally you can contact the store you purchased the unit at, and if you paid with anything other than cash, they may be able to retrieve your receipt for you. \015\012\015\012Once you get t ...
Vacuums

Will over heat and shut self off. while using attachments to clean furniture, or if used for more than 20 minutes to vacumm floor have had since 2000. it is cleaned and check on a regular basis. any suggestions? hepa filter is also washed and cleaned on a regular basis

Vx550 issues Like most here, ours shuts down after a few minutes use. Ichecked everything and found the thermal protection was shutting it down. I then decided to check online to see if this was a usual problem, it seems that it is. I guess a call to nu-tone is warranted. i wonder if they will ship a new unit to western Canada.

Heven't fixed it yet, but I've pulled the motor to see what the specific issue is. As soon as I have the problem isolated and a solution, if possible, I'll post it here. I will have to contact Nutone Monday and see what they will do. If nothing, I'll ...
Broan-NuTone VX475 Bagged Central System Vacuum

Fully charged, filters cleaned, vacuum keeps shutting down in and then starts again only to shut off again. the 6 minute time limit is not used up.

Your battery is losing voltage too quick. It has probably developed a \012'memory'. Dyson claims that their handheld has the best suction out of \012all the handhelds out there. In order to maintain that claim the circuit\012 board will shut off powe ...
Dyson DC16 Root 6 Bagless Handheld Cyclonic Vacuum

We have a Kenmore Progressive Model 116 Upright bagged vacuum with Hepa filter. It's at least a couple years old. For quite some time now when ever we use the vacuum the vacuum motor will shut off nafter about 5 min. of use. We then need to let it sit for awhile and then we can run it again for another 5 min. The bag has been change. Any one have any ideas how to fix this?

I suspect that you have a restriction. The motor sounds like the thermal break is stopping the motor before damage, due to heat.\012You must witness that the entire suction and discharge side are clear. This is not always very easy, but necessa ...
Kenmore 34612 Bagged Upright Vacuum

I have a Sensor S12 Model SRS12 10120210 motor shuts down after about 3 minutes of using, already checked filters and are ok.

VX3000c Keeps shutting down after a few minutes of use

It has a thermal fuse in the motor compartment. it is indicating a over heated motor. check the exhaust for clogs or feel the motor it should be warm but not hot to the touch\015\012if its just warm, the thermal is lying to you and needs to be ...
Broan-NuTone VX475 Bagged Central System Vacuum

Eureka maxima heats up and shuts down after 10-15 minutes use??

No suction My Hoover Wind Tunnel vacuum runs but there is no suction. The last two or three times I used it, it shut itself off after having a burning smell. When I unplug it for the suggested 30 minutes, the motor will run again but no suction. What is wrong?? Should I just buy a nve one? This one is 8 years old.

Sounds like your motor bearings are going bad. This is generally indicated by the motor overheating, and the heat transferring out through the motor pulley, which is where the belt attaches. So, your machine is overheating, melting the belt, and then ...
Hoover U6437-900 / U6439-900 Windtunnel Bagged Upright Vacuum

The vacuum shuts down once it's used for about 20 minutes - overheating? If anybody has any ideas, give me a shout.

Seems to be a common problem with the Euro-Pros. They happen to wrap their motors with a foam filter. This acts as an insulating blanket, retaining a ton of heat. I removed mine, and so far, it works a lot better. ...
Euro-Pro UV209 Upright Vacuum

My electrolux canister model keeps shutting off after a few minutes use. can reset by unplugging and replugging, or by opening and closing access door

Bad smell after using my windtunnel for a couple of minutes i noticed an odd smell. i turned it over and checked, the belts are fine but i cleaned out the hair anyway. after doing that the self propel seems to struggle and it is hard to push. when i look through the window on the top i can see the brush spinning freely but then when i push it, it slows down dramatically and then picks up again. the suction is fine. what do you recommend?

Nutone central vac shuts down after a few minutes of use

This is a very common problem. \012\012If the unit is less than 5 years old and you have your bill of sale it will be covered by warranty. Although one of my customers said that there is a recall on the motor in this unit. That is totally ...
Broan-NuTone VX475 Bagged Central System Vacuum

I have a Kenmore Elegance Vacuum with Dirt Sensor, Model # 116.30750400C, Serial number M41901532. When vacuuming the carpet the power head will work for 3-6 mins then automatically shut off, power is still there and lights work but the power head motor turns off and the suction stops. I will turn it off and on, check the outlet, flick the on off buttons...nothing. I will turn it off for a couple minutes and it turns back on and runs like normal. I've check the bags, filters, cleaned the hos

It is an electrical problem in the handle, if you can or know somebody that has any fix it ability it can be fixed in about ten minutes. Oh, and Sears SUCKS!! ...
Kenmore 34612 Bagged Upright Vacuum

My DC07 motor shuts down after a few minutes use

Hi..The motor could probably do with replacing, sounds like the carbon brushes are worn so bad,If you visit\012http://www.sparesaver.com/help-and-support/dyson-section/dyson-technical-advice-450/\012they have alot of info on r ...
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Belts breaking/melting The original belt broke at almost 1 year so I replaced it. I changed the carpet setting to shag even though my carpet is very low pile to make it easier on the vacuum. I didn't get to use it but just a couple minutes and could already start smelling the new belt getting hot. I checked the roller and it is easy to spin. Not clogged with hair or dirt. Now the inside of the new belt has small pieces of rolled rubber instead of being smooth. The metal shaft that goes into the

I have a Harmony vacuum that's a couple years old. I recently sucked a fair amount of dog hair into it and was unaware something was amiss since the things so quiet. It just shut down and wouldn't come back on. 10 minutes or so later it came back on but now it's got no sucking power. I figure I torched the motor. Good guess? What are my options--I'm out in the middle of no where but can get it to a repair shop 250 miles away. Is it worth trying to salvage or am I going to pay as much to get it f

I cleaned the whole thing out, changed out all the filters again and cleaned out the motor compartment. Then I discovered a huge clog in the line. Once I got that all done--it's now working like a charm. Moral of the story: spend more time looking fo ...
Electrolux Vacuums

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